Instructor Training

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Are you ready to take your training to the next level? Due to overwhelming demand from instructors and
school owners worldwide, we’ve developed the Red Zone Instructor Program. This program allows
qualified individuals to integrate Red Zone Threat Management System (RZTMS) principles into their own
facilities, ensuring their students receive cutting-edge self-defense training.

Why Get Certified?

With so much information available online, some may wonder if certification is necessary. The truth is,
nothing replaces hands-on training with a qualified instructor. Unfortunately, many programs today are
taught by individuals with little to no formal experience.

Since its inception, the Red Zone program has been recognized as the gold standard in empty-hand knife
defense. By becoming a certified instructor, you’ll be able to offer your students one of the most
effective and realistic self-defense programs available.

Additionally, we regularly receive inquiries from individuals seeking certified Red Zone instructors in
their area. As an official instructor, you’ll be endorsed by us, and we’ll refer potential clients directly to
you.

How to Get Certified

Certification is earned, not bought. Instructors must demonstrate both the ability to perform and teach
Red Zone techniques. If an instructor does not meet the requirements, they can repeat the course for
free until they achieve certification.

We want you to succeed. Our goal is to ensure that every instructor fully understands and executes the
system with precision, so they can deliver the highest quality training to their students.

Each certification level has specific guidelines to maintain quality and consistency within the program.

Certification Options

We offer several ways to earn your certification:
Group Courses – Held periodically at our facility in Los Alamitos, CA
Private Training – One-on-one sessions for those unable to attend a group course
On-Site Training – Ideal for schools or organizations that want to certify a group of instructors at
their own facility
For pricing and availability, please contact us.

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Anyone, regardless of martial arts background, is welcome to attend—provided they meet the
prerequisites for the level they are pursuing. Because this is an intensive, hands-on course, candidates
should be in good health and prepared to train at various levels of resistance.

To maintain a safe training environment, instructors must demonstrate technical proficiency and control
during drills and exercises.

To ensure ongoing skill development, we require instructors to complete a one-time follow-up training
session for each certification level. This can be done privately or by attending a Red Zone workshop.

This follow-up session helps fill any knowledge gaps and ensures instructors continue refining their
techniques.

Absolutely. Red Zone certification is not about limiting your training but enhancing it. We encourage
instructors to explore other disciplines and integrate what works best for their students. Additionally, if
you discover improvements or adaptations to our system, we welcome collaboration and innovation
within the Red Zone community.

For those residing outside the U.S., we have specialized training options to accommodate international
instructors. Please contact us for details.

Ready to Join the Red Zone Instructor Program?

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